Merritt award nominees announced

Those who have the local theatre game on lock, we salute you

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Graham Percy was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role and Outstanding New Play by a Nova Scotian Playwright

The 2012 Merritt Award nominees have been announced, and the glittering list is who's who of actors and companies to watch in 2012.

Valley Summer Theatre's Vigil and Driving Miss Daisy garnered a lot of nominations, as did 2b theatre company's When It Rains.

Theatre Nova Scotia’s executive director Christopher Shore announced the nominees; the awards will be presented at a gala evening at the Schooner Room of Casino Nova Scotia, on Monday March 26 at 8pm.

This annual star-studded event will be hosted by Jackie Torrens and directed by Jeremy Webb.